Lausanne is easily accessible:
- by road (A1/E25 and A9/E27 motorways)
- by rail (CFF network, EC Direct and TGV from Paris and Milan)
- by air (60 km from Geneva International Airport, in 45 minutes by car or by train)
- … and by water (!), thanks to the boats operated by the Compagnie Générale de Navigation on Lake Leman.
–> For most international travelers, the best option is to fly to Geneva, then travel to Lausanne by train (~50 minutes, with frequent trains about every ~15 minutes from the Geneva Airport).
–> Flying to Zurich is another option. The train trip from Zurich to Lausanne is ~2 hours.
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The Swiss railroads are operated by SBB/CFF/FFS.
Tickets can be purchased directly at rail stations from vending machines. No reservation is usually required, especially for local trips (e.g. Geneva <–> Lausanne). Most credit cards, as well as cash (Swiss francs and Euros only!), are accepted.
The main rail station in Lausanne is Lausanne Gare. From there, the city centre and most hotels are easily reachable by foot or public transportation.
Of note: your hotel reservation includes a complimentary Lausanne Transport Card. Please request it at reception upon arrival. This card grants you unlimited daily access to public transportation throughout the Lausanne area at no additional cost (see more details here).
On your day of arrival, you may also use public transport (metro and bus) free of charge to reach your hotel. Simply present your hotel booking confirmation along with a valid form of identification if requested.
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For more information, please visit the Tourist Information Center webpage